UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

In a compaction test on a soil sample, if the compaction energy is decreased (γd = maximum dry density, OMC = optimum moisture content)

A γd will increase with increase in OMC

B γd will decrease with increase in OMC

C γd will decrease with decrease in OMC

D γd will increase with decrease in OMC.

ANS:B - γd will decrease with increase in OMC

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